Wednesday, June 6, 2012
When will the vegetables be ready? That is the question. Some of the plants are just emerging from the ground, like some of the green beans. Some of the plants are blooming, like the peppers. Some are becoming produce as I write. And some vegetables are ready for harvest, like the radishes.
Seeing that 1st tomato on the vine bring an excitement that only other tomato lovers can relate to. Some of my favorite garden memories are when the tomatoes would finally be ripe and my sister and I would go into my Mom's garden with a salt shaker and eat the tomatoes right off the vine, one after another until we could eat not more. What good time!
Seeing that 1st tomato on the vine bring an excitement that only other tomato lovers can relate to. Some of my favorite garden memories are when the tomatoes would finally be ripe and my sister and I would go into my Mom's garden with a salt shaker and eat the tomatoes right off the vine, one after another until we could eat not more. What good time!
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Being part of the process
Growing up on a farm in Indiana I experienced watching corn
turn from a tiny seed to an 8 or 9 ft. tall plant and then to a shriveled dead
stalk with an ear of golden treasure attached. I shared in part to get the seed
to the finished product, but never had the opportunity to take part in most of
the process, granted this is only the beginning.
This year I joined Mortimer Family Farms thinking I would be
helping out wherever needed, but never did I believe that I would be the one
that made it happen in part. Don’t get me wrong, it takes many people to make
it all work. And it has taken many people, sometimes I am the “many people”.
The thing that has made a difference is not preparing or fertilizing the soil,
but planting the seed.
I watched, waited and wondered if I did everything right, in
order for the corn seeds to grow to maturity. Then the day came that the plant
pushed it way from darkness into light, each day, pushing its way up a little
farther.
The feeling I had when the plant reached top-side was of one
of wonder, pride, thankfulness, but mostly awe. The miracle of a life, plant or
animal cannot be made to happen by human hands. I am thankful that I get to be
a part of the process.
Now my vigilance turns toward protection, checking for weeds
or damage that pests will inflict, but for now it is growing without hindrance.
Hopefully, before I know it, my 74 day wait will be up and I will get to sink
my teeth into the tender, juicy, loveliness that we all look forward to every
summer.
Angela
Friday, December 2, 2011
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
I can't believe December is already here! I don't know how this year has passed so quickly - but the winter weather is reminding us that Christmas will be here before we know it.
Christmas is my favorite time of year! I love the smell of freshbaked goodies, the carolers singing, and the love shown to all our fellow men! Christmas is a wonderful reminder of the blessings around us of family and friends. It makes me happy to find the perfect gift to surprise each of our children with on Christmas morning.
My favorite part of Christmas is the family traditions we continue each year. Choosing and decorating our Christmas tree, reading 'twas the Night Before Christmas, and having our special Christmas Breakfast.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is my favorite time of year! I love the smell of freshbaked goodies, the carolers singing, and the love shown to all our fellow men! Christmas is a wonderful reminder of the blessings around us of family and friends. It makes me happy to find the perfect gift to surprise each of our children with on Christmas morning.
My favorite part of Christmas is the family traditions we continue each year. Choosing and decorating our Christmas tree, reading 'twas the Night Before Christmas, and having our special Christmas Breakfast.
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Farmer Buzz is Back On The Tractor Again!
A Heart Warming Experience - As written by Farmer Buzz Fournier
As Farmer Buzz for Young's Farm for 14 years, giving thousands of hay rides during the Pumpkin Festivals I became emotionally attached to the family's that returned each fall. Sometimes I would ask if any of the young kids would like to help me drive the 1939 Farmal Tractor. Usually the boys and girls would drive for a minute or two. It seemed that the 6 to 10 year old kids liked it the most.
Five years ago on the last day and knowing this was going to be the very last hay ride it was hard for me to speak and tell my corny jokes to the wagon load of people who shared my emotions. In order to hide the tears, I selected this 8 year old boy to drive the rest of the trip, as I stood next to him assisting with the gear shifting. Several times he turned to look at me as the tears now were dripping from my chin. He asked if I was ok, and I probably replied something like any Grampa would say, "Someday when you are driving your own tractor helping young kids enjoy themselves you will understand why I'm crying." As we finished the hay ride I gave him my name badge.
It has been 5 years since the Young's left for Oregon and now the Mortimer Family has asked if I would come back to give the "Farmer Buzz Hay Rides." This past weekend a 13 year old boy waited in a long line to get on the hay ride with his parents. He looked me straight in the eye - almost 6 foot tall I guess. He asked if I remembered him. I replied, give me a little hint - to which he replied "I drove your tractor." Well that wasn't enough to help my brain to sort out which one he was but his next hint brought back the identity of this young man. He reached into his shirt pocket and pulled out my old Farmer Buzz name tag. Wow! His mom, who had been off to the side with her camera, came up to enter our conversation. She said that name tag has been on top of his dresser for 5 years, and when he heard the Mortimer's opened up the farm again, he asked if Old Farmer Buzz would come back. The truth is, to this young man, Farmer Buzz never left. It was a good day!
Buzz Fournier
As Farmer Buzz for Young's Farm for 14 years, giving thousands of hay rides during the Pumpkin Festivals I became emotionally attached to the family's that returned each fall. Sometimes I would ask if any of the young kids would like to help me drive the 1939 Farmal Tractor. Usually the boys and girls would drive for a minute or two. It seemed that the 6 to 10 year old kids liked it the most.
Five years ago on the last day and knowing this was going to be the very last hay ride it was hard for me to speak and tell my corny jokes to the wagon load of people who shared my emotions. In order to hide the tears, I selected this 8 year old boy to drive the rest of the trip, as I stood next to him assisting with the gear shifting. Several times he turned to look at me as the tears now were dripping from my chin. He asked if I was ok, and I probably replied something like any Grampa would say, "Someday when you are driving your own tractor helping young kids enjoy themselves you will understand why I'm crying." As we finished the hay ride I gave him my name badge.
It has been 5 years since the Young's left for Oregon and now the Mortimer Family has asked if I would come back to give the "Farmer Buzz Hay Rides." This past weekend a 13 year old boy waited in a long line to get on the hay ride with his parents. He looked me straight in the eye - almost 6 foot tall I guess. He asked if I remembered him. I replied, give me a little hint - to which he replied "I drove your tractor." Well that wasn't enough to help my brain to sort out which one he was but his next hint brought back the identity of this young man. He reached into his shirt pocket and pulled out my old Farmer Buzz name tag. Wow! His mom, who had been off to the side with her camera, came up to enter our conversation. She said that name tag has been on top of his dresser for 5 years, and when he heard the Mortimer's opened up the farm again, he asked if Old Farmer Buzz would come back. The truth is, to this young man, Farmer Buzz never left. It was a good day!
Buzz Fournier
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Mortimer Family Farms Brings Back The Pumpkins!
The time has finally arrived! Mortimer Family Farms Pumpkins and fall decorations are ready! Bring your family to our pumpkin patch and enjoy a day on the farm! It has been so fun to grow pumpkins of all shapes & sizes, corn stalks, Indian corn, straw bales, gourds, and other fun fall items for you to display in your homes. Our Pumpkin Festival is open every weekend in October with hay rides, barrel train rides, Freedom Station bounce activities, Farm Animal Kingdom, music, crafts, food vendors and more! We will also have special weekend events including: October 15-16 Tractor Pull, October 22-23 Pumpkin Decorating, October 29-30 Trick-or-Treating & Costume Competition! Admission is Free!
We also have had a great time getting to know the children in our local schools as they come for field trips to learn about agriculture! It is wonderful to meet these kids - many of whom have never been on a farm - and see their excitement! They love the to see the animals and how plants grow! We take them on a hay ride and show them how important water and soils are to farmers! Of course the kids leave with a pumpkin of their very own...to brag to their siblings about...and what kid doesn't love that? If your school is interested call 928-830-1116 today and reserve your day at the farm!
Thank you all and we will see you soon!
We also have had a great time getting to know the children in our local schools as they come for field trips to learn about agriculture! It is wonderful to meet these kids - many of whom have never been on a farm - and see their excitement! They love the to see the animals and how plants grow! We take them on a hay ride and show them how important water and soils are to farmers! Of course the kids leave with a pumpkin of their very own...to brag to their siblings about...and what kid doesn't love that? If your school is interested call 928-830-1116 today and reserve your day at the farm!
Thank you all and we will see you soon!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Pumpkin Festival
Mortimer Family Farms
Pumpkin Festival
Highway 69 & 169 in Dewey
Bring Your Family to The Farm!
Pumpkins
Fall Games & Activities For All Ages
Farm Animal Kingdom
Food & Craft Vendors
Hay Rides & Music
October 1st: Patriot Country Faire
October 8th-9th: Agua Fria Festival
October 15th-16th
Mile High Tractor Pull
October 22nd—23rd
Pumpkin Decorating
For all Ages
October 29th—30th
Costume Competition
928-830-1116
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